La Traviata production gives audiences a more intense and intimate experience, Chen Nan reports.
For centuries, palm-leaf scriptures, known as beiyejing in Mandarin, have passed down the wisdom and philosophy of Tibetan Buddhism from one generation to the next.
On Sunday, coinciding with Guyu, the second - quarter Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH, cultural practices and expressions passed down through generations) Shopping Month revival launched in Changxing, Zhejiang. It's part of a year - long campaign for cultural consumption. The month features diverse activities, showcasing ICH products. It encourages ICH - themed travel, creates immersive experiences, and explores innovative scenarios. The campaign aims to integrate ICH with multiple sectors, and local governments will roll out their versions in spring.
Pitch session highlight of annual Macao comedy event, as stars share their secrets, Xu Fan reports.
When French artist and architect Clara Bryon arrived in Beijing this past February, she wasn't just visiting — she was observing. With a keen eye for form, texture and space, she took in the layers of the city's architecture as not just structures but silent storytellers.
Relaxation of visa rules has helped spur much greater demand, Yang Feiyue reports.
Conducted by Huang Yi, the Kunming Nie Er Symphony Orchestra performed at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Thursday.
Northward, a popular TV series, has boosted tourism to Kunshan, Jiangsu province — one of the main filming locations — with the number of visitors during Qingming Festival in early April surging by 608 percent year-on-year, according to a recent seminar in Beijing.
Pitch session wraps up annual Macao comedy event, as stars share their secrets, Xu Fan reports.
“Glinting Light: An Exploration of Luo Bonian's Photography” at Beijing's Three Shadows Photography Art Centre is Luo Bonian's first solo exhibition in China. Born in 1911, Luo, a self - taught photographer, blended Pictorialism (an art - promoting photo movement) with Western modernism. The exhibition focuses on his 1930 - 1940 works, showing his unique style. Despite the war, he persisted. The show runs till June 1 with specific visiting hours.
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, featuring the iconic cartoon duo Porky Pig and Daffy Duck, will hit theaters in the Chinese mainland on Friday. The movie premiered in Beijing on Tuesday, evoking nostalgia among parents and appealing to children. A Chinese girl teaching martial arts to performers dressed as the characters was a highlight. Under American animator Pete Browngardt, the hand - drawn film tells of the two saving Earth from aliens. It has gained over 2.6 million Sina Weibo views.
Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has unique festivals. The Corban Festival (Eid al-Adha) involves sharing slaughtered lamb, with grand celebrations. The Rouzi Festival (Eid al-Fitr) marks the end of Ramadan fasting, offering cultural shows and food. Nowruz, or Persian New Year, has diverse rituals. The Turpan Grape Festival in mid - late August offers grape - related activities. Plan your trip around these festivals to explore Xinjiang's traditions.